Kenwood KR-596 User manual

1

Setting up your

Kenwood

Audio System

Spectrum 350

2.

Licensing

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under one

or more of the following patents: US numbers 3,632,886;

3,746,792; and 3,959,590; Canadian numbers 1,004,603

and 1,037,877. ‘Dolby’, and the

)

symbol are trade-

marks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Safety ﬁrst

3.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Safety Symbols

We’ve placed these safety symbols on the back of the unit.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot

in a wall socket, and insert fully.

The lightning bolt symbol is to alert you to the danger of

electric shock from the operating of electric parts inside

the unit.

The exclamation point symbol is to let you know that there

are important operating and servicing instructions in this

manual that you should read before you operate this unit.

Canadian IC Compliance Notice

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Rechargeable Battery Warning

If this unit uses a rechargeable battery, use the battery charger that came with the unit only. Do

NOT take apart, damage, burn, or short circuit the battery, or expose it to heat—this could

cause it to burst or to release toxic materials. Keep the battery away from children.

About the power supply

This unit is designed for operation in the USA

and Canada using a power supply of AC 120

volts only.

Safety Precautions

Read this page carefully to ensure safe

operation.

Please read all of the safety and operating

instructions before operating this unit.

Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in this

manual. Follow all the safety and operating

instructions. These safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future

reference.

1 Power sources. The unit should be

connected to a power supply only of the

type described in this manual or as

marked on the unit. If you are not sure of

the type of power supply to your home,

consult your unit dealer or local power

company. For units intended to operate

from battery power, or other sources,

refer to the instruction manual.

2 Power-cord protection. Power

supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention to cords

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the unit.

3 CAUTION—Polarization. This unit

may be equipped with a polarized alter-

nating-current line plug (a plug having one

blade wider that the other). This plug will

ﬁt into the power outlet only one way.

This is a safety feature. If you are unable

to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

reversing the plug. If the plug should still

fail to ﬁt, contact your electrician to

replace your outlet. Do not defeat the

safety purpose of the polarized plug.

4 Ventilation. Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and

to ensure reliable operation of the unit

and to protect it from overheating, and

these openings must not be blocked or

covered. The unit should be situated so

that its location or position does not

interfere with its proper ventilation.

To maintain good ventilation, do not put

records or a table-cloth on the unit. Place

the unit at least 4 inches away from the

walls.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or

similar surface that may block the ventila-

tion openings. This unit should not be

placed in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventila-

tion is provided or the manufacturer’s

instructions have been adhered to.

5 Water and moisture. The unit should

not be used near water. for example,

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a

swimming pool, etc.

6 Temperature. The unit may not func-

tion properly if used at extremely low, or

freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient

temperature is above +41ºF.

7 Heat. The unit should be situated away

from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other units (including

ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

8 Electric Shock. Care should be taken

so that objects do not fall and liquid is

not spilled into the enclosure through

openings. If a metal object, such as a hair

pin or a needle, comes into contact with

the inside of this unit, a dangerous electric

shock may result. For families with chil-

dren, never permit children to put

anything, especially metal, inside this unit.

9 Enclosure removal. Never remove

the enclosure. If the internal parts are

touched accidentally, a serious electric

shock might occur.

10 Cleaning. Unplug this unit from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use

volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint

thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean

the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

11 Lightning. For added protection for this

unit during a lightning storm, or when it is

left unattended and unused for long peri-

ods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet

and disconnect the antenna or cable

system. This will prevent damage to the

unit due to lightning and power-line

surges.

12 Abnormal smell. If an abnormal smell

or smoke is detected, immediately turn

the power OFF and unplug the unit from

the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or

nearest service center.

13 Damage requiring service. The unit

should be serviced by qualiﬁed service

personnel when:

The power-supply cord or the plug has

been damaged.

Objects have fallen, or liquid has been

spilled into the unit.

The unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

The unit has been dropped, or the enclo-

sure damaged.

The unit exhibits a marked change in

performance.

The unit does not appear to operate

normally by following the instruction

manual. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the instruction manual as

an improper adjustment of other controls

may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualiﬁed

technician to restore the unit to its

normal operation.

14 Servicing. The user should not attempt

to service the unit beyond that described

in the instruction manual. All other servic-

ing should be referred to qualiﬁed service

personnel.

15 Power lines. An outside antenna

system should not be located in the vicin-

ity of overhead power lines or other elec-

tric light or power circuits, or where it

can fall into such power lines or circuits.

When installing an outside antenna

system, extreme care should be taken to

keep from touching such power lines or

circuits as contact with them might be

fatal.

16 AC outlets. Do not connect other

audio equipment with a power consump-

tion larger than that speciﬁed to the AC

outlet on the rear panel. Never connect

other electrical units, such as an iron or

toaster, to it to prevent ﬁre or electric

shock.

17 Overloading. Do not overload wall

outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result

in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

18 Attachment. Do not use attachments

not recommended by the unit manufac-

turer as they may cause hazards.

19 Replacement parts. When replace-

ment parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement

parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer or

have the same characteristics as the origi-

nal parts. Unauthorized substitutions may

result in ﬁre, electric shock, or other

hazards.

20 Safety check. Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this unit, ask the

service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the unit is in

proper operating condition.

21 Carts and stands. Don’t put this unit

on a cart or stand that is unsteady or that

can not support the unit’s weight. If you

move this unit on a cart or stand, be

careful—quick stops, excessive force and

pushing over or uneven surfaces, may

cause the cart to overturn and damage

your equipment.

FCC Warning

This equipment may generate or use radio

frequency energy. Changes or modiﬁcations

to this equipment may cause harmful

interference unless the modiﬁcations are

expressly approved in the instruction manual.

The user could lose the authority to operate

this equipment if an unauthorized change or

modiﬁcation is made.

Important

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment may cause harmful interference to

radio communications if it is not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help

Cable System Installer Notice

Article 820-40 of the NEC provides

guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall

be connected to the grounding system of the

building, as close to the point of cable entry

as practical.

4.

Antenna

lead in wire

Antenna

discharge unit

(NEC section 810-20)

Grounding conductors

(NEC section 810-21)

Grounding

clamps

Grounding

clamp

Electrical service

equipment

Power service grounding

Electrode system

(NEC ART 250, part H)

Safety First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Did you get everything?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

You may need to purchase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

You’ll need these tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Assembling the rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to get replacement parts

for your rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Placing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Stacking your components in the rack. . . . 11

Positioning your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting your components . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting your CD player, cassette deck,

and optional turntable or VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting your antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting the antenna wires to the

antenna jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the AM indoor loop antenna (supplied) . . . 14

Using the FM indoor antenna (supplied) . . . . . . . . 14

Using an AM outdoor antenna (optional) . . . . . . . 15

Using a FM outdoor antenna (optional). . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting the system control cables . . . . 16

Connecting other audio components . . . . . 17

Plugging in your power cords. . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contents

5.

Setting up your SPECTRUM System

isn’t difﬁcult, but getting your system

up and running will be even easier if

you follow the step-by-step direc-

tions in this manual.

Unpacking

Unpack all of the components care-

fully, and examine them for shipping

damage. If any are damaged or fail

to operate, notify your dealer imme-

diately. If your SPECTRUM System

was shipped to you directly, notify

the shipping company without delay.

Only the person or company who

originally received the system can

ﬁle a claim against the carrier for

shipping damage. Keep the original

carton and packing materials in case

you need to transport or ship your

SPECTRUM System.

Did you get everything?

Check the lists below to make sure

you have everything. And before

you start setting up the system, look

at the list of tools and other items

you need. If you’re setting up other

components along with your

system, read the manual that came

with each of those components to

see what you need.

Receiver parts

• Receiver (KR-596)

• Remote Control (RC-S0501)

• 2 Batteries for remote

• FM indoor antenna

• AM loop antenna

• Loop antenna stand

CD player parts

• CD Player (DP-R896)

• Audio cable

• System control cable

Cassette deck parts

• Cassette Deck (KX-W595)

• 2 Audio cables

Speaker parts

• 2 Main speakers (JL-506)

• 2 Speaker wires

Rack parts

• Left panel

• Right panel

• Rack base

• RAck top

• Top back panel

• Bottom back panel

• Kick panel

• Fixed shelf

• Removable shelf

• Glass Door

• Hardware bag

(see page 7 for contents of the

hardware bag)

You may need to

purchase

• Audio cables

• Video cables

• Speaker wire

You’ll need these

tools

• Screwdriver (slot and/or Phillips)

• Pliers

Welcome

6.

Assembling the rack

7.

Hardware list

Before assembling your rack check to be sure that you

received all of the hardware listed below.

J

K

L

M

N

S

Q

O

R

T

U

V

W

8

12

1

2

1

2

9

1

4

1

Item Description Quantity

Step1

J

x 8

Fixed shelf

Bottom

Left side

Right side

Step 2

Dowel holes

for kick panel

Q

x 3

Kick Panel

R

Allen bolt

Phillips head

screw

Allen wrench

Hinge insert

Magnetic

catch

Wood dowel

(long)

Wood dowel

(short)

Glue

Shelf pin

Upper hinge

Lower hinge

Catch plate

pad

Finished edge

M

8.

Step

3

Kick Panel

Step 4

O

x 2

Rack top

Mallet

(not included)

K

x 2

M

N

Step 5

Q

x 6

Step 6

Step 7

Rack top

K

x 10

Top of panel should

be 1/2" below top

edge of rack

Bottom of panel

should be even with

bottom shelf

Hinge insert faces

toward top

M

Removable shelf

(optional)

S

x 4

Black surface of both

back panels face

toward inside of rack

Optional

9.

Step

8

T

Screws face

toward the inside

of the rack

Glass door (top)

Step 9

Step 10

Step 11

U

Top edge of

kick panel

V

W

First close the door to see where the magnetic catch

contacts it.

Attach the cushion to the door where the

magnetic catch contacted it.

Slip the catch plate over the cushion.

W

V

Slide door into hinge

(edge of hinge even with

edge of glass)

Edge of hinge even

with edge of glass

Use the following parts list to identify missing or damaged parts:

SRC-406C SRC-406N

Item Description Quantity Part No. Part No.

A Left side panel 1 XW1061 349092-0

B Rack bottom 1 XW0903 344739-1

C Right side panel 1 XW1060 349093-9

D Kick panel 1 XW0902 344733-2

E Rack top 1 XW0897 344727-8

F Bottom back panel 1 XW0905 433734-4

G Fixed shelf 1 XW0900 344737-5

H Removable shelf 1 XW0901 344738-3

I Top back panel 1 XW1062 431295-3

J Allen screws 8 S0033 423699-8

K Small screws 12 S0034 414954-8

L Allen wrench 1 M0018 408737-2

M Hinge inserts 2 P0054 425226-8

N Magnetic door catch 1 P0098 431264-3

O Long wooden dowels 2 W0981 429169-7

Q Short wooden dowels 9 W0092 404578-5

R Glue 1 G0012 404589-0

S Shelf pegs 4 M0019 424881-3

T Top door hinge 1 M0026 425226-8

U Bottom door hinge 1 M0027 425226-8

V Door catch plate 1 M0011 422201-6

W Catch plate pad 1 G0047 422201-6

X Glass door 1 G0241 431296-1

How to get replacement parts for your rack

10.

If any of the rack parts are missing

or damaged, look for the rack

model number on the ID sticker on

the back panel. Then, contact the

appropriate company for replace-

ment parts.

If your rack’s model number is:

SRC-406C

contact:

Tocabi America

755 Otay Valley Road

Chula Vista, CA 91911

(619) 661-6136

or

SRC-406N

contact:

Kenwood

1900 Gulf Street

Lamar MO 64759

(800) 327-9782

Stacking your components in

the rack

To make sure that they’re properly ventilated and stable,

stack them according to the following diagram. If you’re

using a turntable, place it on top of the rack.

Positioning your speakers

You can get the best stereo effect by placing your speak-

ers 6' to 12' apart along the same wall, with the main

listening area midway between the 2 speakers.

• To enhance the stereo effect (especially if the speak-

ers are more than 8' apart), rotate each speaker

slightly toward the listening area.

• Placing the speakers against a wall will increase their

bass output, but could also make them sound unnatu-

rally ‘thick’ or ‘heavy’. If this occurs, try moving them

away from the wall a foot or so.

Placing your system

11.

MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-R896

POWER

P.MODE

TIME DSP RANDOM REPEAT

CHECK

EDIT

MODE

CLEAR

ON STANDBY

/II

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5

DISC SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER KR-596

■ AUTO TUNING SYSTEM

■ 30 STATION RANDOM PRESET

BASS

FLAT

22

44

66

88

+10-10

TREBLE

FLAT

22

44

66

88

+10-10

ON/STANDBY

POWER

PHONES

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME CONTROL

DOWN UP

BALANCE RL

BAND TUNING

1MEMORY

AUTO/MANU

. +10

2 3 4 5

6P.CALL 7 8 9 0

/

II

/

II

B RECORDING/PLAYBACKAPLAYBACK ONLY

REC PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSEPLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE

STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W595

ON STANDBY

POWER

REC LEVEL

DOLBY NR DUBBING TAPE SELECTOR

ON OFF

ON OFF HIGH NORMAL

REC

DUBBING

)VWX

Receiver (KR-596)

Cassette Deck (KX-W595)

CD Player (DP-R896)

Important:

Please wait until you’ve connected

all of the cables before plugging any

of the components into AC wall

outlets and turning them on.

Connecting your

speakers

Connect your speakers ﬁrst. You’ll

have an easier time getting to the

connections on the backs of the

components before you connect all

of the other cables.

1 Place the speakers in their

approximate locations ﬁrst, then

leave a little extra speaker wire

so you can ﬁne-tune their loca-

tions.

2 Use the speaker wire supplied

with the speakers. If you need

longer wire, buy speaker wire

that is 18-gauge or thicker.

Remember, the smaller the

number, the thicker the wire:

18-gauge wire is thicker than

20-gauge.

A few tips

• To save you time, we’ve

removed the insulation from the

ends of the speaker wire we

supplied.

• When connecting speaker wires,

be sure to connect positive

connections to each other and

negative connections to each

other. Connecting positive to

negative (+ to - ) or negative to

positive (- to +) can cause poor

sound quality.

• Never allow the positive and

negative speaker wires to touch

each other. Touching wires can

cause a short circuit, which could

damage your electronics.

Left and right speakers

Connect the left and right speakers

to the ‘Speakers’ jacks on the

receiver.

To connect the wire:

Connecting your

components

12.

R L

SPEAKERS

(8-16Ω)

KR-596

RECEIVER

JL-776

SPEAKER

JL-776

SPEAKER

RIGHT

LEFT

1 Unlock the lever

2 Insert the wire 3 Lock the lever

Connecting your CD player, cassette deck, and optional turntable or VCR

Use the cables that came with the audio and video components. You can connect any turntable that has a magnetic

phono cartridge.

13.

TAPECD

L

R

REC

OUT

PLAY

IN

OUT IN OUT IN SYSTEM

CONTROL

SPEAKERS

(8-16Ω)

PHONO ADAPTOR VIDEO

FM75Ω LOOP ANTENNA

FM300Ω

GND

ANTENNA

LINE OUT

L

R

GND

AM

L

R

L

R

OUT

AUDIO

IN

L

R

REC PLAY

TAPE

KR-596 Receiver

Cassette Deck

CD Player

VCR

(optional)

Turntable (optional)

Audio cord

Using the AM indoor loop antenna (supplied)

Place the antenna as far away as possible from the main system, television,

speaker wires and power cords.

Rotate the antenna until you get the best reception.

Using the FM indoor antenna (supplied)

Use this antenna until you can install an outdoor antenna. When you do,

remove the indoor antenna.

1 Remove the insulation from the wire tip, and twist the wire tightly to get

rid of any loose strands.

2 Connect the end of the wire to the left-most antenna jack on the receiver.

3 Fully extend the antenna, and place it along a wall or bookshelf.

4 Adjust the antenna to ﬁnd the position that provides the best reception.

5 Attach the looped end to the wall or bookshelf.

The quality of your FM/AM recep-

tion depends on how well you place

your antennas. So please follow the

instructions carefully.

Connecting the antenna wires

to the antenna jacks

1 Unlock lever

2 Insert wire

3 Lock lever

Connecting your antennas

14.

FM75Ω LOOP ANTENNA

FM300Ω

GND

AM

ANTENNA

FM75Ω LOOP ANTENNA

FM300Ω

GND

AM

ANTENNA

15.

Using an AM outdoor antenna (optional)

If you’re using the AM loop antenna, but reception is poor, run a vinyl-coated

wire of more than 20 feet outdoors. Do not disconnect the loop antenna.

Using an FM outdoor antenna (optional)

For the best reception and sound quality, we recommend using an outdoor

FM antenna. Since most outdoor antennas use either 75 ohm or 300 ohm

connections, your Spectrum System’s receiver provides connections for both.

Contact your local electronics dealer/installer for more information.

FM75Ω LOOP ANTENNA

FM300Ω

GND

AM

ANTENNA

16.

Connecting the system control cables

Connect the system control cables as shown below. Be sure to push the plugs all the way in.

TAPECD

REC

OUT

PLAY

IN

OUT IN OUT IN SYSTEM

CONTROL

FRONT SPEAKERS

(8-16Ω)

PHONO ADAPTOR VIDEO

5M75Ω LOOP ANTENNA

FM300Ω

GND

ANTENNA

SWITCHED

TOTAL 200 WATTS MAX.

SYSTEM

CONTROL

L

R

LINE OUTPUT

SYSTEM

CONTROL

SYSTEM

CONTROL

SYSTEM

CONTROL

SYSTEM

CONTROL

XS

Optional Turntable

Receiver (KR-596)

Cassette Deck (KX-W595)

CD Player (DP-R896)

17.

You can connect a graphic equalizer or similar component to your SPEC-

TRUM System.

Remove the shorting plugs from the ‘Adapter’ jacks, and connect the compo-

nent to those jacks.

Connecting other audio components

A few tips:

• Read the manual that came with

the other component.

• If you’re using the ‘Adapter’ jacks,

keep the shorting plugs for future

use.

• If you’re not connecting another

component to the ‘Adapter’

jacks, be sure you insert the

shorting plugs properly into the

jacks. Otherwise, the sound will

be cut off.

• Never plug a shorting plug into

jacks other than the ‘Adapter’

jacks. You could damage the

ampliﬁer.

T

APE

PLAY

IN

OUT IN OUT

ADAPTOR VIDE

O

(REAR)

OUT

IN

KR-596 Receiver (back detail)

Equalizer

18.

KX-W595

KR-596

DP-R896

SWITCHED

TOTAL 200 WATTS MAX.

Important: Make sure you follow

these instructions carefully when

you plug in the power cords. If the

connections are wrong, they could

cause electrical overload and ﬁre.

1 Plug the power cord of the CD

player into one of the accessory

outlets on the back of the

receiver.

2 Plug the power cord of the

cassette deck into the other

accessory outlet on the back of

the receiver.

3 Plug the power cord of the

receiver into the wall AC outlet.

Plugging in your

power cords

To AC outlet

If you’ve connected all of the power

and system control cables as we’ve

shown, you can turn on the power

to the entire system from the

receiver.

• Press the power switch on the

receiver (or the POWER button

on the remote) to turn the

entire system ON and OFF.

Turning ON the power

19.

Important:

• Since the CD player and cassette deck have mechanical switches you must

press their POWER switches when you turn the system ON for the very

ﬁrst time. After the ﬁrst time, they will automatically turn ON and OFF

with the rest of the system.

MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-R896

POWER

P.MODE

TIME DSP RANDOM REPEAT

CHECK

EDIT

MODE

CLEAR

ON STANDBY

AM-FM STEREO RECEIVER KR-596

■ AUTO TUNING SYSTEM

■ 30 STATION RANDOM PRESET

BASS

FLAT

22

44

66

88

+10-10

TREBLE

FLAT

22

44

66

88

+10-10

ON/STANDBY

POWER

PHONES

STANDBY

SPEAKERS

/

II

BAPLAYBACK ONLY

PLAY REW FF STOP/EJECT PAUSE

STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KX-W595

ON STANDBY

POWER

REC LEVEL

DOLBY NR DUBBING TAPE SELECTOR

ON OFF

ON OFF HIGH NORMAL

REC

DUBBING

20.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your SPECTRUM System is ready to go! Now, look at the ‘Using your

Kenwood Spectrum Audio System’ manual to operate your system.

Have fun!

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